Take the following steps, you’ll help your RE/MAX Sales Associate sell
your home faster -

at the best possible price!

1) Make the Most of that First Impression

A well-manicured
lawn, neatly trimmed shrubs and a clutter-free porch welcome prospects.
So does a freshly painted, freshly scrubbed - front door.
If it’s autumn, rake the leaves. It it’s winter, shovel the walkways.
The fewer obstacles between prospects and the true appeal of your home,
the better.

2) Invest a Few Hours for Future Dividends

Here’s your
chance to clean up in real estate. Clean up in the living room, the
bathroom, the kitchen. If your woodwork is scuffed or the paint is
fading, consider some minor redecoration. Fresh wallpaper adds charm and
value to your property. Prospects would rather see how great your home
really looks than hear how great it could look, “with a little
work.”

3) Check Faucets and Bulbs

Dripping water rattles the
nerves, discolors sinks and suggests faulty or worn-out plumbing. Burned
out bulbs leave prospects in the dark. Don’t let little problems detract
from what’s right with your home.

4) Don’t Shut Out a Sale

If cabinets or closet doors stick
in your home, you can be sure they will also stick in a prospect’s mind.
Don’t try to explain away sticky situations when you can easily plane
them away. A little effort on your part can smooth the way toward a
closing.

5) Think Safety

Homeowners learn to live with all kinds of
self-set booby traps: roller skates on the stairs, festooned extension
cords, slippery throw rugs and low hanging overhead lights. Make your
residence as non-perilous as possible for uninitiated
visitors.

6) Make Room for Space

Remember, potential buyers are
looking for more than just comfortable living space. They’re looking for
storage space, too. Make sure your attic and basement are clean and free
of unnecessary items.

7) Consider Your Closets

The better organized a closet,
the larger it appears. Now’s the time to box up those unwanted clothes
and donate them to charity.

8) Make Your Bathrooms Sparkle

Bathrooms sell homes, so
let them shine. Check and repair damaged or unsightly caulking in the
tubs and showers. For added allure, display your best towels, mats and
shower curtains.

9) Create Dream Bedrooms

Wake up prospects to the cozy
comforts of your bedrooms. For a spacious look, get rid of excess
furniture. Colorful bedspreads and fresh curtains are a
must.

10) Open up in the Daytime

Let the sun shine in! Pull back
your curtains and drapes so prospects can see how bright and cheery your
home is.

11) Lighten up at Night

Turn on the excitement by turning
on all your lights - both inside and outside - when showing your home in
the evening. Lights add color and warmth, and make prospects feel
welcome.

12) Avoid Crowd Scenes

Potential buyers often feel like
intruders when they enter a home filled with people. Rather than giving
your house the attention it deserves, they’re likely to hurry through.
Keep the company present to a minimum.

13) Watch Your Pets

Dogs and cats are great companions, but
not when you’re showing your home. Pets have a talent for getting
underfoot. Keep Kitty and Spot outside, or at
least out of the way.

14) Think Volume

Rock-and-roll will never die. But it might
kill a real estate transaction. When it’s time to show your home, it’s
time to turn down the stereo or TV.

15) Relax

Be friendly, but don’t try to force conversation.
Prospects want to view your home with a minimum of
distraction.

16) Don’t Apologize

No matter how humble your abode, never
apologize for its shortcomings. If a prospect volunteers a derogatory
comment about your home’s appearance.Let your experienced RE/MAX
Associate handle the situation.

17) Keep a Low Profile

Nobody knows your home as well as
you do. But RE/MAX Sales Associates know buyers - what they need and
what they want. Your RE/MAX Associate will have an easier time
articulating the virtues of your home if you stay in the
background.

18) Don’t Turn Your Home into a Second-Hand Store

When
prospects come to view your home, don’t distract them with offers to
sell those furnishings you no longer need. You may lose the biggest sale
of all.

19) Defer to Experience

When prospects want to talk price,
terms, or other real estate matters, let them speak to an expert - your
RE/MAX Sales Associate.

20) Help Your Agent

Your RE/MAX Associate will have an
easier time selling your home if showings are scheduled through his or
her office. You’ll appreciate the results!